IRCC Holds Express Entry Draw for Healthcare Occupations; Third Draw This Week
The Third Express Entry draw of the week was held by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In a category-based selection draw for healthcare jobs, the government issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs). To be considered, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 431. Today’s draw comes after two others this week. On October 24, there was a Provincial Nominee Program-only draw. IRCC invited 1,548 individuals having a CRS of at least 776 to apply. Because Express Entry candidates who are also nominated by a province receive an additional 600 CRS points, the minimum CRS score for PNP candidates is higher than typical. On October 25, the second draw was held, and 300 candidates were invited in a category-based selection draw for those who demonstrated French-speaking proficiency. To be considered, they needed a minimum CRS score of 486. Express Entry candidates are no longer required to undergo an initial medical examination. Express Entry